Green lidded bin

We can only compost...
(please make sure all food waste is taken out of it's packaging before putting in the bin)

Cooked and uncooked food waste
Fruit and vegetable peelings
Meat, fish and bones
Garden plant material
Dead flowers
Grass and hedge cuttings
Real Christmas trees (make sure you remove all decorations and the base)

We can't compost...

Plastic bags
Glass, metal, plastic, paper or cardboard
Cat or dog litter and faeces
Soil, stones or rubble
Himalayan Balsam - Find out more on how to identify, control and dispose of invasive non-native plants that can harm the environment.

Compostable bags

Compostable bags can be bought from local supermarkets including Sainsbury's, Tesco, Morrisons, Waitrose, Aldi and Co Op.

If you buy your own bags please make sure they are compostable (not biodegradable) and show the EN13432 code and compostable "seed logo" (PDF, 133 KB) (opens new window).

But ...

You don't have to buy compostable bags.
Food waste does not have to be contained in a compostable bag to be recycled. You can recycle your food waste by putting the material straight in to your green lidded bin loose.

Bags not to use

Please do not use plastic bags.
Plastic of any kind will not break down in the composting process and means the soil improver cannot be used on local fields. If we see any plastic in your green lidded bin we will not empty it as this will contaminate the collection load.

Additional green lidded bins

2026 - We are not currently taking orders for any additional green lidded food and garden bins. The service is currently under review. Residents will be notified later this year of any new schemes.